This sweet design is perfect for a birthday celebration or a simple 'hello' greeting! Read on for our step-by-step guide and your free printable template!

Create this fun character card to cheer up grey days. We've got a free template and step-by-step guide for you, so read on and get crafting!

Learn how to make fancy-fold cards in our February issue (in shops 18th Jan)! We've got a fantastic Masterclass that shows you how to make cards that twist, swing and cascade using amazing folding techniques.

We're so excited to bring you this bonus project by Sonia Sellers -  a card with a twirling greeting hidden inside! Read on for Sonia's instructions...

You'll love Angela Poole's apron-shaped cards for every hobby - look out for them in your new February issue, in shops 18th January.

To get you started, we've got some free downloads for you Print out the basic apron template for your cards, then choose motifs to fill the pockets!

Apron card template
Apron card motifs

Happy crafting!

Make Anna Moore's beautiful wreath card - it's easy with punched shapes and adhesive pearls! Anna has used die-cut circles to make this card really quick, but you could easily create the circles with scalloped scissors or punches if you prefer. Scroll down to find Anna's step-by-step guide!

You will need

Basic card kit, plus...

Dark green, light green, red & white card

Dotty patterned paper

Red self-adhesive pearls

Martha Stewart Frond punch, from The Glitter Pot

Don't miss Kirsty Neale's gorgeous gift cards in issue 93 of Papercraft inspirations (in shops 26th October). Kirsty's sharing the templates for her adorable paper doll dress-up card - just click the link below to download then print out as many times as you like!

Click here to download Kirsty's doll templates

For more crafty inspiration, visit Kirsty's website!

Don't miss the gorgeous fairy cards project in issue 92 of Papercraft inspirations, in shops 28th September. Designer Angela Poole's sharing her wonderful illustrations with you, so it's easy to print out each image then layer and embellish to create cards in no time.

Click below to download your fairy illustrations – each one is available in colour or as black outlines to colour yourself!

✿ Fairy Baubles (Colour)
✿ Fairy Baubles (Outlines)

Look out for these gorgeous dresses cards by Creative Editor, Angela Poole, in issue 91 of Papercraft inspirations! You can download the images here, ready to print out and use on your cards. Issue 91 is in shops from 1st to 27th September.

Click on the links below to download these images as JPGs…

✿ 1. Dresses 1 (381KB)

✿ 2. Dresses 2 (406KB)

✿ 3. Dresses 3 (377KB)

Say hello with this smiley crab card. It’s easy to make with the free template below, and it's sure to be a hit with kids during the summer hols!

Click here to download your free cute crab template!

You will need

Your basic card kit, plus...

Blue card blank

Green, pink, yellow & white card

Pink, blue & purple patterned papers

Seed beads

Black fineliner pen

Small circle punch

Step 1

Cut a wavy strip of yellow card and attach it to a piece of blue patterned paper with sticky foam pads. Stick this to the front of your blue card blank.

Step 2

This sweet card makes the most of your favourite patterned papers and ribbon. Scroll down to find your step-by-step guide and free templates!

Click here to download your flower card templates (jpg)

You will need

Your basic card kit, plus...

Square card blank

Blue & red card

Red patterned paper

Red buttons

Patterned ribbons

Seed bead

Scalloped scissors

Circle punch

Step 1

Add a strip of patterned paper, and a thin scalloped strip along the bottom of your card front. Add a piece of patterned ribbon to cover the join.

Step 2